The Soviet monument is indeed controversial, but so is the entire communist era. The ideology itself is like this: celebrate the one who liberated you, but actually humiliated you even more. We have a play on words for this, the two words essentially only differ in one sound, but they mean completely different things. (felszabadulás vs felszabadúlás liberation vs free-robbery) People felt, experienced and knew this duality. They couldn't do anything about it, but they consoled themselves this way. Of course, this was only done in a confidential circle, because the "friends of soviet brothers" punished such things. Today, at the soldiers' graves, respect for the fallen soldiers is more authoritative. Based on reports based on previous experiences in Russia, this is mutual. This is not actual politics, it is a simple human expectation towards each other.The principle: A dead soldier is not an enemy. By the way, there was a similar monument in my city. After the complete exhumation, the remains (only 25-27 soldiers under the monument) were transferred to the new part of the city cemetery built for them. Dracula/ Béla Lugosi. There is a bust on the wall of Vajdahunyad Castle. By the way, he is an existing historical figure. Known to history as Vlad III. The other Romanian name is Tepes, which means stake. Because he executed thousands of soldiers of an attacking Turkish army in a very cruel way. He ran a pointed rod through their bodies from bottom to top. Then this was set up so that the body was at the upper end of rod . The name of the rod is tepes in Romanian. This execution was mostly used for multiple murderers. It was considered very cruel even then. And the name Dracula comes from the word draco. His father received the membership of the Order of the Dragon from the then Hungarian king. Dragon in Latin is draco. His son thus becomes a little dragon, i.e. Dracula. But so is draco the devil. I think little Vlad was certainly not normal in any sense. Then came the victorian tourist named Bram Stoker. He connected the vampire legend with the werewolf and this with the madman....
@thejomad Agreed. Great informational vlog…so knowledgeable & filled with facts! Best presentation of Budapest info that I’ve seen. Going there this December. Thank you for great content.
Fun fact: Do you know why the Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica are the exact same hight? It used to symbolise the equalty and balance of the secular power of the State and religion represented by the Catholic Church in Hungary.
So many detailes you knew well, you not mixed the persons and events as usually I see on YT. You does a great job to prepare to this clip! Thank you for the nice work! About that "myth" about Stalin and the churches: unlike Hitler, Stalin never visited Budapest. But his people of course was here in the 50s. The communist goverment's plan was to totally destroy the "Palace district", as some 'backwarded" aristocratic place, but they was no money for that, and it was an obvious resistance against that, even from inside the Communist Party. The only memorable and symbolic Church destruction in Budapest happened on the edge of the City Park - they destroyed the Regnum Marianum church, and built to it's place the giant statue of Stalin (in 1950). This statue was crushed during the 1956 revolution. Now there is a memorial of the revolution...
For the leftists who miss the glory days of communism, there is a statue park south of Budapest where they can bask in the glow of their heroes' hideous icons.
It's a great city and I'm glad I had a chance to enjoy it. I spent an afternoon at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, and I'll have to explore the others next time. Thanks for the tip!
Loved all the anecdotes! Thank you. I foresee your channel making it big. You have what it takes. You have a great memory, love talking to the camera and are so smart and enthusiastic when you speak. This was the first video I watched of yours so look forward to watching your others. Hope your channel and patreon will grow big enough so that you no longer have to return to the USA. When we return to Europe , we would like to hit you up to meet up. We would love to have coffee with you. Currently we are in NYC planning to move to Europe permanently but as we have two cats, they are the priority. Have to figure out how to cross them over the pond with least suffering. Safe travels!
Oh wow! 😀 Thank you so so much 🙏🙏🙏. I couldn't stop smiling as I read your amazing comment! That's such a nice thing to say. Thanks again! Let's connect on Instagram!
@@TheJomad All potential great youtubers need encouragement especially when they sell everything and go embark on their dream. I have witnessed many beginners grow and it's a pleasure to watch. I hope very much you will succeed.
Another fun "anecdote"...When building started of St. Steven's basilica, Hungarian Jews decided to build their own Synagogue, and the plans presented were rejected because they wanted it taller than the Basilica...Jews than compromised, they built the 2nd largest Synagogue in the World, by the way at a less than 10 minutes walking distance from the Basilica. Another curiosity, Ferenc Liszt played at its opening, because the Synagogue of Pest has another rare item, a huge organ. By the way, right between the Basilica and the Synagogue there is the largest Protestant Temple of Central Europe, also famous for its organ concerts!
You have to try the kürtőskalács, because it is very delicious. The outside is glazed with nuts or cinnamon, It's empty inside. It's the pasta that's delicious, it's good or better depending on the recipe masters.
Going to be there in a couple of weeks and have been watching a lot of videos- yours was one of the best !!! Thanks!! Heard Tram #2 is worth it - yes / no????
UPDATE: I just rode it a couple of days ago. It felt like a normal tram ride. You see the river, and some nice old buildings. It's not bad at all and only costs a couple of euros, so if you have the time it's something to do 😊
Thanks for the video. I’ll be visiting soon and would like to know if i can access Buda Castle from Batthyany ter Metro station by walking? And then how can I proceed to Fisherman Bastion and Matthias church after buda castle?
Yes you can. It's about a 12 minute walk from Batthyany ter to fisherman's bastion and Matthias church (they are at the same place). At that point you will be on top of the hill. From there you can walk to the southern part of the hill to Buda Castle which takes about 5-10 minutes. I have another video where I show a little more of Betthyany Ter.
The Soviet monument is indeed controversial, but so is the entire communist era. The ideology itself is like this: celebrate the one who liberated you, but actually humiliated you even more. We have a play on words for this, the two words essentially only differ in one sound, but they mean completely different things. (felszabadulás vs felszabadúlás liberation vs free-robbery) People felt, experienced and knew this duality. They couldn't do anything about it, but they consoled themselves this way. Of course, this was only done in a confidential circle, because the "friends of soviet brothers" punished such things.
Today, at the soldiers' graves, respect for the fallen soldiers is more authoritative. Based on reports based on previous experiences in Russia, this is mutual. This is not actual politics, it is a simple human expectation towards each other.The principle: A dead soldier is not an enemy.
By the way, there was a similar monument in my city. After the complete exhumation, the remains (only 25-27 soldiers under the monument) were transferred to the new part of the city cemetery built for them.
Dracula/ Béla Lugosi. There is a bust on the wall of Vajdahunyad Castle.
By the way, he is an existing historical figure. Known to history as Vlad III.
The other Romanian name is Tepes, which means stake. Because he executed thousands of soldiers of an attacking Turkish army in a very cruel way. He ran a pointed rod through their bodies from bottom to top. Then this was set up so that the body was at the upper end of rod . The name of the rod is tepes in Romanian.
This execution was mostly used for multiple murderers. It was considered very cruel even then.
And the name Dracula comes from the word draco. His father received the membership of the Order of the Dragon from the then Hungarian king. Dragon in Latin is draco. His son thus becomes a little dragon, i.e. Dracula. But so is draco the devil. I think little Vlad was certainly not normal in any sense.
Then came the victorian tourist named Bram Stoker. He connected the vampire legend with the werewolf and this with the madman....
Wow! Thank you so much for your detailed comment. I really appreciate all the info you've added. This is great. 🙏
Communists still there 🤮
Just found your video as I prepare for our trip to Budapest this November. Great video & thanks for the tips!
Awesome! Have a great trip!
one of the greatest cities in the world a class act city!
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What a well produced, entertaining, and educational city tour. This is a must watch before you visit Budapest.
Thank you so much! It's really a fantastic city, and I had a great experience there! I hope everyone who is interested gets a chance to visit.
@thejomad
Agreed. Great informational vlog…so knowledgeable & filled with facts! Best presentation of Budapest info that I’ve seen. Going there this December. Thank you for great content.
@@kimledingham8823 thank you so much 🙏! Have a great time there 😁
Fun fact: Do you know why the Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica are the exact same hight?
It used to symbolise the equalty and balance of the secular power of the State and religion represented by the Catholic Church in Hungary.
That is a fun fact! Thank you!
Another great video, Joe!! Lots of interesting info and editing is on point per usual 👏🏻👏🏻😊👌🏻
Ah shucks 😉
Thank you 🙏
So many detailes you knew well, you not mixed the persons and events as usually I see on YT. You does a great job to prepare to this clip! Thank you for the nice work!
About that "myth" about Stalin and the churches: unlike Hitler, Stalin never visited Budapest. But his people of course was here in the 50s. The communist goverment's plan was to totally destroy the "Palace district", as some 'backwarded" aristocratic place, but they was no money for that, and it was an obvious resistance against that, even from inside the Communist Party. The only memorable and symbolic Church destruction in Budapest happened on the edge of the City Park - they destroyed the Regnum Marianum church, and built to it's place the giant statue of Stalin (in 1950). This statue was crushed during the 1956 revolution. Now there is a memorial of the revolution...
Awesome information! Thank you very much 🙏. Sounds like the Stalin story is a bit of an urban legend.
@@TheJomad I've never heard that legend, too.
For the leftists who miss the glory days of communism, there is a statue park south of Budapest where they can bask in the glow of their heroes' hideous icons.
@@madmax6827 Not really for that :)
@@vacziimre Not many are. That's why they put them away from prying eyes.
That was awesome to watch! Thank you
😊 thank you!
Thanks for the tour, I really enjoyed it. 🧛🏻♂️
Thank you! :D
Budapest is my go to for relaxation in Europe. Love it... guessing you made it to some of the baths in other vids? Gellert is particularly nice...
It's a great city and I'm glad I had a chance to enjoy it. I spent an afternoon at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, and I'll have to explore the others next time. Thanks for the tip!
Excellent video!
Loved all the anecdotes! Thank you. I foresee your channel making it big. You have what it takes. You have a great memory, love talking to the camera and are so smart and enthusiastic when you speak. This was the first video I watched of yours so look forward to watching your others. Hope your channel and patreon will grow big enough so that you no longer have to return to the USA. When we return to Europe , we would like to hit you up to meet up. We would love to have coffee with you. Currently we are in NYC planning to move to Europe permanently but as we have two cats, they are the priority. Have to figure out how to cross them over the pond with least suffering. Safe travels!
Oh wow! 😀 Thank you so so much 🙏🙏🙏. I couldn't stop smiling as I read your amazing comment! That's such a nice thing to say. Thanks again! Let's connect on Instagram!
IG: @theJomad
@@TheJomad Thanks. Don't have an insta so will add you when I create one.
@@TheJomad All potential great youtubers need encouragement especially when they sell everything and go embark on their dream. I have witnessed many beginners grow and it's a pleasure to watch. I hope very much you will succeed.
@@JAZZYinDaHaus thanks again 😊🙏
Great video and a lot of valuable information.
Thank you! :)
Very informative; thanks
Great work! Thank you.
😊
Great tourist selfies here, thanks a lot!
You know it 😉
Another fun "anecdote"...When building started of St. Steven's basilica, Hungarian Jews decided to build their own Synagogue, and the plans presented were rejected because they wanted it taller than the Basilica...Jews than compromised, they built the 2nd largest Synagogue in the World, by the way at a less than 10 minutes walking distance from the Basilica. Another curiosity, Ferenc Liszt played at its opening, because the Synagogue of Pest has another rare item, a huge organ. By the way, right between the Basilica and the Synagogue there is the largest Protestant Temple of Central Europe, also famous for its organ concerts!
Wow! Thank you for the great info!!!
You have to try the kürtőskalács, because it is very delicious. The outside is glazed with nuts or cinnamon, It's empty inside. It's the pasta that's delicious, it's good or better depending on the recipe masters.
Great video Joe 👍
Thanks Shacker!!! 😊
I just wanted to correct you: Stalin never visited Hungary during his rule.
Thank you. Sounds like it is a bit of an urban legend.
Going to be there in a couple of weeks and have been watching a lot of videos- yours was one of the best !!! Thanks!! Heard Tram #2 is worth it - yes / no????
Ah thank you so much! I wanted to go on that, but didn't get to. I heard it's good also. It's probably worth it if you have time.
UPDATE: I just rode it a couple of days ago. It felt like a normal tram ride. You see the river, and some nice old buildings.
It's not bad at all and only costs a couple of euros, so if you have the time it's something to do 😊
Thanks for the video. I’ll be visiting soon and would like to know if i can access Buda Castle from Batthyany ter Metro station by walking? And then how can I proceed to Fisherman Bastion and Matthias church after buda castle?
Yes you can. It's about a 12 minute walk from Batthyany ter to fisherman's bastion and Matthias church (they are at the same place). At that point you will be on top of the hill. From there you can walk to the southern part of the hill to Buda Castle which takes about 5-10 minutes. I have another video where I show a little more of Betthyany Ter.
If you are interested, here is that video
th-cam.com/video/W-UNTcnzDPs/w-d-xo.html
@@TheJomad Thanks a heap for the video and direction!
@@moviem9116 you're welcome! Have fun there!
"Liberated." 😂
What ?
Great video 😊
Thank you very much 🙏🙂
do you have any gyms to recommend, and whats the name of yours?
Hey! This was the place, it was in the basement, but still good. Király Fitness Eötvös utca